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Are tattoo’s ok for Christians?

Someone recently ask me a question about Christians and tattoo’s. I know the first thing that will happen when some Christian’s read this they will immediately rebel and try to rationalize in order to have peace about it. If that is you then I would suggest studying the topic for yourself from God’s Word and ask yourself, why? Why am I getting one or why did I get one? Are tattoo’s Worldly or Godly?

Le 19:28 “‘Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD. (NIV)

1Co 6:19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.

These two verses indicate that our bodies are not ours if we belong to Jesus Christ. If you want a tattoo or body piercing, it might be wise to examine your motive. Why do you want it? What would Jesus do? Remember Jesus was pierced for us and we have the mark of the Holy Spirit. Be careful about a rebellious attitude. Also remember Revelation 13:16-18 He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is man’s number. His number is 666. I am not suggesting that if you get a tattoo you are going to follow the Anti-Christ when he comes. I am saying marking our bodies may not be wise or honoring to a Holy God. Be careful!